| Jacksonville State vs. EIU |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#19 in Federal Region IV Universities #6 in Alabama Colleges | Rankings* | #79 in Federal Region V Universities #36 in Illinois Colleges |
| Public, four-years Master's College and University (larger programs) | School Type | Public, four-years Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$12,426 Alabama Residents $22,716 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$13,403 Illinois Residents $15,879 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$11,304 Alabama Residents $17,640 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$11,410 Illinois Residents $22,695 Out-of-State |
| Less$7,234 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$10,243 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,100 SAT 20 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,000 SAT- |
| Easier78.46% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter67.96% |
| Favorable19.68% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower11.13% |
| High School GPA High School Record Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger9,632 | Total Enrollment | Smaller8,857 |
| Larger8,310 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller6,916 |
| Smaller1,322 | Graduate Student Population | Larger1,941 |
| Larger2,087 | Online Student Population | Smaller1,382 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower52% | Graduate Rate | Higher54% |
| Lower26% | Transfer-out Rate | Higher28% |
| Lower66% | Retention Rate | Higher71% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,652) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,304) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $3,400) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ |
| Faculties | ||
| More Students per Faculty19 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty15 to 1 |
| 446 | Number of faculties | 514 |
| Lower$67,734 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$77,117 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.